cloakroom

• Nom désignant une pièce où l'on peut déposer temporairement manteaux et effets personnels, ou une salle privée adjacente à la chambre d'une assemblée législative, servant de lieu de discussions informelles.

A noun referring to a room where coats and other personal belongings can be left temporarily, or a private lounge adjacent to a legislative chamber.

1. Private lounge in a legislative chamberC1formalbritish

   A private room adjacent to a legislative chamber where members can relax, meet, or discuss matters informally.

   Salon privé adjacent à une chambre législative

   • The senator retreated to the cloakroom for a private discussion.
   • Important negotiations often happen in the cloakroom before a vote.
   • The cloakroom is reserved for members of parliament only.

2. Temporary coat storageA2formalbritish

   A room in a public building, theater, or restaurant where coats, bags, and other personal items can be left temporarily.

   vestiaire

   • Please leave your coat in the cloakroom before entering the theater.
   • The cloakroom attendant took my umbrella and gave me a ticket.
   • There is a cloakroom near the entrance for guests' belongings.

   Synonymescheckroomcoatroom